In accordance with local regulations, landlords can only raise rent when renewing a tenancy contract.
Moreover, landlords are obligated to provide tenants with adequate notice prior to implementing any rent increase. According to the RERA rent increase regulations in Dubai, landlords must give a 90-day notice before the expiration of the tenancy agreement for any rent adjustments. Failure to comply results in the automatic renewal of the tenancy contract at the existing rate and terms.
The maximum rent increase that a landlord can impose depends on the current rent’s deviation from the market value. RERA specifies the maximum allowable increases based on the percentage difference from the average market rental rate.
Check out our article to learn about RERA rules of rent increase.